Are you in a caregiving role? One of the biggest “helps” you can give yourself is a tool that allows the person you are caregiving to take charge of a portion of their lives. In many cases, your caregiving role involves mobility. You must be on hand if your loved one walks from the bedroom [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Stressful lives, lack of exercise and poor diet are contributing factors to hypertension and high blood pressure. Most people know about these risk factors and how to prevent them. The problem is that many patients who are at risk for hypertension and high blood pressure issues are missing vital knowledge. There are certain aspects of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Guest Post by George E. Bentley, J.D. Recently, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that one in six Americans over 65 have suffered a fall in the past three months, many sustaining injuries. Falls are a leading threat to the independence of elderly people and their ability to thrive at home. Instead of modifying [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Are you or a loved one Diabetic? If so, you understand the challenges that face a Diabetic every day. While at its most basic level Diabetes is about glucose and insulin levels, the effects of the disease are far more widespread. Unchecked, Diabetes can impact every aspect of life and effect every part of the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )As you get older, your eating habits need to change as well. Your aging body needs different nutrients than your younger body required. By incorporating foods into your diet that will help keep your body and bones strong, as well as keeping your mind sharp, you’ll maintain a healthier perspective on life. There are various [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )What’s the first thing you notice when you meet someone new? After the initial smile and a simple handshake, we look into the eyes to begin to make contact and start building a relationship. And while the eyes may be able to tell you a little about the honesty and integrity of a person, more [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )When you fall as a kid, you pop back up again and continue playing with your friends. But as we age, falling isn’t such an easy thing. And the older we get, the more damaging and stressful it can be. Recent studies have shown that more than 90 percent of hip fractures in adults age [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )As you get older, you might find yourself forgetting things more often. Then the questions start. “Is this normal?” and “Is there a way to keep my memory in top shape for years to come?” After all, your brain is not being exercised as much as it used to be when you were in school [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Do you want to age well? Do you want to be that vibrant man who can still hold his own at the age of 80? If you do, here are a few health tips to consider to keep your body motivated and moving for you. 1. Get regular checkups – The brighter your birthday cake [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )National Stroke Awareness Month started in 1989 by President George Bush. Since then, the month of May has been a time to raise public awareness of strokes. Raising awareness involves educating the public about strokes, giving stroke survivors and family members the chance to tell their stories, and bringing issues to the attention of legislators. [...]
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